Frequently Asked Questions
What is the process to come see you?
Schedule a free 30 minute phone consultation. The purpose of the consultation is for us to get a better sense of your health history and goals and answer your questions.
During our phone consultation, if we are a good fit to work together we schedule your first visit. The first appointment lasts approximately 90 minutes. We will cover a head to toe health history and family history. We will then decide together which labs to run to find the cause of your ailments. All visits are being conducted using telemedicine.
Do I need to live in the SF Bay Area to see you?
All visits are conducted using telemedicine so you do not need to live in or near San Francisco. We can work with anyone who resides in California.
How long will it take to treat my condition?
Unfortunately, there is no way to predict how long it will take to treat any condition. We treat the individual so even if people have the same condition, the cause may be different. At Root Cause Dermatology our goal is to find the cause and get you feeling better so you will not need to continue seeing us.
Do you only treat skin issues?
No, treating skin issues often involves working on other health concerns like digestion, hormones, mold, and others so we treat those as well. If you are curious if we treat your symptoms, feel free to schedule a free phone consultation.
Do you take insurance?
No, naturopathic doctors in California cannot take insurance. You can use your FSA and HSA funds toward your visits. If you have a PPO health plan, you can pay for services at the time of the visit and we can supply a superbill that you submit to your insurance. Insurance plans vary and they may or may not reimburse naturopathic care.
What type of treatments can I expect?
Treatment at Root Cause Dermatology typically consist of dietary advice as well as supplements. Supplements include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, homeopathics, herbs, and other nutriceuticals. If we are working on skin, there will also be topical recommendations.
How are naturopathic doctors trained?
All Naturopathic doctors graduating from nationally accredited naturopathic medical programs must fulfill the following criteria:
Four years of medical education
Two-year clinical internship
Two-step licensing exams
Basic science exams in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology and pathology
Clinical board exams in clinical and physical diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis, emergency medicine, pharmacology, psychology, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, physical medicine, homeopathy and minor surgery